Working with the notebook
Handling data carriers
Observe the following guidelines when handling data carriers:
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Avoid touching the surface of a data carrier. Only handle data carriers by their edges.
CD/DVD
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Always store data carriers in their cases. This will protect the data carrier against
being covered in dust, scratched or damaged in any other way.
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Protect your data carriers against dust, mechanical vibrations and direct sunlight.
•
Avoid storing a data carrier in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.
In order to make use of the full recording speed of your drive, please use
blank disks marked "Multispeed" or "High Speed".
Blank
CDblank
DVD blank
CD/DVD/Blu-ray drives (device-dependent)
Your notebook is equipped with a multi-format DVD drive with double layer support.
Please ask your local computer store for assistance if you are not sure which CD or DVD type
suits best for your needs, e. g. backing up data, recording
fi
lms, storing pictures etc..
Multi-format DVD burner with double layer support
CD/DVDdrive
Multi-formatDVDburner,doublelayersupport
DLsupport,Multi-formatDVDburner
With the multi-format DVD burner with double layer support you can read all optical
data storage media named above. You can also write CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs,
DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs and DVD+R DLs.
Blu-ray drive (drive-dependent)
Your notebook’s Blue-ray drive will allow you to enjoy high-de
fi
nition
fi
lms with a
previously unparallelled quality. For maximum enjoyment we recommend connecting
an external monitor via the HDMI port of your AMILO.
Further information can be found in
"HDMI port (device-dependent)", Page 58
.
Inserting or removing a data carrier
The notebook must be switched on.
•
Never use force when inserting or removing a CD/DVD.
•
Do not use mini CD/DVDs.
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Make sure that no foreign objects enter the drive slot.
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It does not constitute grounds for a claim under warranty if foreign bodies enter the
drive slot or the CD/DVD cannot be removed as a result of improper handling.
You will need to have the foreign body removed by one of our authorised and
certi
fi
ed service centres, for which there will be a charge.
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